Staedtler Colored Pencil Leads 2.2mm Red from China
Vibrant red colored leads measuring 2.2mm in cross-section for use in clutch pencils, ideal for artistic sketching and coloring. Classified in HTS 9609.20.40.00 due to their thickness over 1.5mm and status as colored pencil leads separate from pencils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include color pigment certifications to distinguish from black leads or pastels
• Ensure leads are not encased in plastic holders, as that may classify as complete pencils
• Check for lead brittleness; fragile leads might be scrutinized for 'pastel' misclassification